Too many women who are in unhappy relationships, or who are recently divorced, worry that it says something negative about their character. You might worry divorce means you were selfish, unwanted, or even a failure. In most cases, that could not be further from the truth. Sometimes, divorce can make you a better woman. Divorce…
Relationships normally start off with quite a bang with love chemicals soaring high. You can’t get enough of your new love and probably think about him or her most of the time. You do thoughtful things for each other, keep in touch often, and spend lots of quality time together. The first part of a…
What is it about certain relationships that make them stand the test of time? Obviously love and attraction are important, but many couples that care still don’t last long term. How can you improve and strengthen your relationship so that it’s built to last? A Strong Foundation Long lasting relationships have a solid foundation. Just…
With the divorce rate hovering around 50%, it’s safe to assume that there are some destructive relationship dynamics going on in many relationships. I think we all can vouch for the reality that relationships can be harder and trickier than we once thought. There are plenty of people who are actually stuck in a destructive…
Just like individuals can have bad habits, couples can get into bad habits. There are a few bad relationship habits that can ultimately lead to problems if they’re not nipped in the bud. If you recognize these behaviors in your relationship, try to make some changes right away. 1. Doing Everything Together Yes, you love…
Every relationship is different, but the best relationship experts have come up with three ways in which people “attach” in a relationship. It is called the attachment theory and I find it very interesting. If you are more aware of what category you fall in, you are headed for a better life. The three categories…
Conflicts are bound to occur in an intimate relationship. It’s difficult to go through life with the same person without having some sort of difference of opinion occurring. On top of that, you’ve got mood swings, fatigue, and the tendency to take frustration out on those closest to you. When Relationships Are Severely Strained What…
Codependency means always having the need to either be in control or be with someone. Codependency in relationships can lead to a very unhealthy relationship, as it can be like a poison. Symptoms of codependency are perfectionism, depression, inability to control your emotions and feeling the need to control everything and everyone around you. A…
If you talk to relationship therapists, they will probably tell you that one of the top 3 problems in relationship problems is the lack of communication skills. Couples just don’t communicate well or often enough. When problems come, they either argue but don’t really resolve the issue or don’t talk about it at all. They…
Have you heard the song “I’m Sexy And I Know It?” It’s kind of catchy and comical at the same time. Do you ever wish you would come across as sexy when you’re trying to land a new man or woman? Do you feel awkward when you try to be sexy? Do you even know…